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Waltow Family History

Waltow Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Walton, Waldow, Alton, Callow, Halton, Wilton, Dalton, Ballow

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Where is the Waltow family from?

You can see how Waltow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Waltow family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Waltow families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1851. In 1891 there were 2 Waltow families living in Staffordshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Waltow's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Waltow families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Waltow surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Waltow ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Waltow. 100% of Waltow women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Waltow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 147 census records available for the last name Waltow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Waltow census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 10 immigration records available for the last name Waltow. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 15 military records available for the last name Waltow. For the veterans among your Waltow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Waltow lifespan?

Between 1995 and 1999, in the United States, Waltow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Waltow in 1995 was 40, and 94 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Waltow

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Waltow ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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